1994 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 24 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M3 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Comet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |