1960 Holden FB Special 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 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special 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 54 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special.
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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | FB Special | Comet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
