2001 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 30 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 281 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, 2001 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |