2000 BMW 750 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 34 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, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 750 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5646 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 387 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 546 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |