1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 BMW Z3. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Comet | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
