1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 46 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 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Comet | 328 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
