2008 BMW 130 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 484 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 130 | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |