1960 BMW 501 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 501 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 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:
1960 BMW 501 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 501 | Comet |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |