2004 BMW 116 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 32 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 56 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 116 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
