2006 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 525 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6555 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
