2008 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 442 kg more than 2008 BMW 323.
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, 1970 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 1970 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. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5769 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |