1999 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 32 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 BMW 318. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |