2009 BMW 128 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 BMW 128.
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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 128 | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |