1990 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 24 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) has 33 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (234 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 515 kg more than 1990 BMW M3. 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) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M3 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
