1995 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Comet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |