2005 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
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 |