1997 BMW 850 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 23 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, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |