1983 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1971 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |