1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1966 Lancia Flavia 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 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 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 Lancia Flavia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flavia | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |