2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina 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 Alpina (500 HP) has 331 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 184 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Alpina | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
