1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 4 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 742 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6. 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Comet | GT6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2120 mm |