2009 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 39 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |