1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1966 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, both 1966 Mercury Comet and 1966 Moretti Panoramica were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 238 more horse power than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1966 Moretti Panoramica | |
Make | Mercury | Moretti |
Model | Comet | Panoramica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2160 mm |