2007 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 512 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
