1998 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
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, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 323 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Montego |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |