2007 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |