1965 Maserati Mistral 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 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Mistral | Comet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
