2005 BMW 730 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 87 L |