1997 BMW 850 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 26 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 725 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.

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