2009 BMW 335 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey

To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey.

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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey. 1974 Mercury Monterey 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. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 335 1974 Mercury Monterey
Make BMW Mercury
Model 335 Monterey
Year Released 2009 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5769 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 383 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3160 mm


 

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