1965 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lincoln Continental (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lincoln Continental 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lincoln Continental | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |