2005 BMW 740 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 33 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 675 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 740 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
