2009 BMW 550 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
