2009 BMW 120 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 120 | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |