1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 177 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 1500 | Comet |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |