2008 BMW 550 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 550 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7032 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |