1966 Holden HD 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 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden HD (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden HD should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 460 kg more than 1966 Holden HD.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Holden HD | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | HD | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |