2009 BMW M3 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |