2001 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 32 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 BMW 320. 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 Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320. 2001 BMW 320 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. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |