1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2011 BMW 535 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 535 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Comet | 535 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2969 mm |
