1965 Buick Riviera 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 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 234 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Riviera | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |