1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. 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, 2010 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2010 BMW 528 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Comet | 528 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2888 mm |