2006 BMW 545 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 40 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, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 545 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6393 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
