1992 BMW 332 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 332 | Comet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3152 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |