1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 45 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 37 kg more than 2011 BMW 328.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Comet | 328 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2761 mm |
