1993 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 207 kg more than 1993 BMW 520.
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 Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 520 | Montego |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |