2009 BMW 335 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 43 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, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 335 | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 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 | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |