1999 BMW V12 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.
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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW V12 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | V12 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5990 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1930 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3160 mm |
