2007 BMW 328 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 34 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
