1995 BMW CLS vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 25 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, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Comet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |