1979 BMW 728 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 728 | Comet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |