2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW Z4 1966 Mercury Comet
Make BMW Mercury
Model Z4 Comet
Year Released 2006 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 6393 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 546 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1775 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2950 mm


 

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