1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 BMW Z3 is newer by 29 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1995 BMW Z3. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 600 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Z3. (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Z3 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Z3 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
