2007 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
Because 2007 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 650 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |