1997 BMW S3 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 327 kg more than 1997 BMW S3.
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 S3 (330 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW S3 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | S3 | Montego |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |