1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1966 Morris Mini Moke
To start off, both 1966 Mercury Comet and 1966 Morris Mini Moke 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 233 more horse power than 1966 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1966 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Morris Mini Moke, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1966 Morris Mini Moke | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Comet | Mini Moke |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |