1994 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 25 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, 1994 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 535 kg more than 1994 BMW 316.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |