2008 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 525 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
