1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1955 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Carribean 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Packard Carribean. (257 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1955 Packard Carribean.
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 | 1955 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Mercury | Packard |
| Model | Comet | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3240 mm |
