2008 BMW 545 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 545 | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |