2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 389 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3. 2000 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW Z3 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z3 | Montego |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |