2007 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 191 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 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 330 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |