2006 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 161 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6555 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |