1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1973 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mercury | Avanti |
| Model | Comet | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
