1951 BMW 340 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 340 | Comet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |