1999 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 33 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740.
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 (645 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 740 | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 645 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |