2002 BMW 735 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 735 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1975 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 735 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Comet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |