1986 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 12 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, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |