2009 BMW 335 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 335 | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |