1995 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 480 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |