1966 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Cadillac Sixty (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 753 kg more than 1967 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 Cadillac Sixty | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Sixty | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2950 mm |