2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 1973 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4. 1973 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Z4 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |
