2002 BMW 735 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 33 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 BMW 735.
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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 735. 2002 BMW 735 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. 2002 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 735 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |