2001 BMW L7 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 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, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW L7 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | L7 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
