2004 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 632 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 318 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3160 mm |
