2008 BMW 118 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 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, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 118 | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |