2008 BMW 116 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 116 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
