1994 BMW 750 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 28 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, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Comet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |