1950 Ford Zephyr 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 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 630 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Zephyr | Comet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |