2001 BMW M vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 29 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 151 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
