2009 BMW 523 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 523 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
