2008 BMW X5 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 38 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, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 160 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.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
