1992 BMW 332 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 530 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 332 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3152 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |