1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 12 M | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |