1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 18 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 1 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Because 1984 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Comet | 205 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
