2002 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 31 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 391 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Comet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |