1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1966 Alpine A 110 and 1966 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 267 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2950 mm |