2007 BMW 328 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 41 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 37 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
