2003 BMW M3 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 31 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW M3 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |