1950 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1966 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 75 kg more 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.

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1950 Bentley Mark VI 1966 Mercury Comet
Make Bentley Mercury
Model Mark VI Comet
Year Released 1950 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4257 cc 6393 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 267 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1775 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2950 mm