2004 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 38 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
