2006 BMW 316 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 32 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 394 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 316 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |