2009 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 320 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
