2004 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
