1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Comet | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |
