2004 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 BMW 318.
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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |