1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1972 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 404 is newer by 6 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 404.
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 | 1972 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Comet | 404 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
