1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 38 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, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 405 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.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Comet | 328 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2979 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |