1995 BMW S3 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1972 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 S3 (260 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | S3 | Comet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |