2006 BMW X5 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (181 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
