2005 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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 13 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |