2007 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
