1986 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 16 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, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 BMW M3.
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 M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M3 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |