2006 BMW M6 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 344 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
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 M6 (705 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |