1999 BMW 740 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1967 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 740 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
