1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 BMW Z1.
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, 1987 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW Z1 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z1 | Comet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |