2001 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 632 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 318 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
