1966 Lancia Flavia 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 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 240 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.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flavia | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |