2001 BMW L7 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 112 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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, 2001 BMW L7 (350 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | L7 | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1662 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |