2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster 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 MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | MM Roadster | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
