1960 Ford Popular vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular.
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:
| 1960 Ford Popular | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Popular | Comet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
