1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | 906 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
