2007 BMW 750 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 750 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |