2001 BMW M vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
