1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 16 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (145 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Starion |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
