2007 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 419 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 120 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |