1982 BMW 328 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 269 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 328 | Comet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1775 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |