1985 BMW 324 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 19 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 183 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 515 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 324 | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |