2005 BMW 760 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1972 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 760 | Montego |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |