2007 BMW 545 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 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 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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 (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 545 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |