1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 5 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 127 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 2002 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
