1958 BMW 501 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 501 | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |