2008 BMW 335 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 335 | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |