2001 BMW 735 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 35 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, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |