2005 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 34 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 270 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
