2008 BMW 323 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 570 kg more than 2008 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Monterey (452 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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