1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1942 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercury Comet | 1942 Morris Ten Four | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Comet | Ten Four |
Year Released | 1966 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1140 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |