1993 BMW 520 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 371 kg more than 1993 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 520 | Montego |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |