1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1946 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 845 kg more than 1946 Morris Ten Four.
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 | 1946 Morris Ten Four | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Comet | Ten Four |
Year Released | 1966 | 1946 |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1140 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |