1982 BMW 323 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 BMW 323 is newer by 8 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 323 (148 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 323 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Comet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |