2009 BMW 328 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 35 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Because 2009 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
