1997 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 BMW 316 is newer by 31 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1997 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 316.
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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 316 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |