1996 BMW 528 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 22 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 BMW 528.
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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 1996 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 528 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
