1996 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 481 kg more than 1996 BMW 316. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 316 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
