1986 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 15 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, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |