1966 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1966 Bizzarrini GT 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 680 kg more than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bizzarrini GT | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
Model | GT | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |