2007 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 35 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 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 420 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet. 2007 BMW 650 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. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 650 | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |