1996 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 26 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, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 165 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, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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