2008 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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, 2008 BMW 318 (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 175 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, 2008 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |