1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1975 MG MGB
To start off, 1975 MG MGB is newer by 9 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 MG MGB.
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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1975 MG MGB | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Comet | MGB |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
