1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph TR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph TR3 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Comet | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
