1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 BMW X6 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 M is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 M weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M 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, 2013 BMW X6 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2013 BMW X6 M | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Comet | X6 M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4876 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |
