2008 BMW 630 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 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 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 630 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 630 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 630 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |