2006 BMW 760 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 760 | MC4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
