1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Comet | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
