2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22.
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 Z22 (350 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z22 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Z22 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z22 | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1695 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |