1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercury |
| Model | Avanti | Comet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
