1992 BMW 538 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 BMW 538.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 538 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 538 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |