2007 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 BMW 730.
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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3160 mm |