2009 BMW 735 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2009 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 735 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 735 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3010 mm |
