1966 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1966 Buick Electra 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 6,572 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Buick Electra weights approximately 670 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Buick Electra | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Comet |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6572 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |
