2004 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 566 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Comet |
Year Released | 2004 | 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 | 225 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |