1983 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 725 | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |