2004 BMW 760 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 BMW 760 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 760 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. 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, 2004 BMW 760 (602 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 2004 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 760 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 760 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3010 mm |
