1978 BMW B7 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 12 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | B7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 258 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |