2006 BMW 545 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 545 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
