1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercury | Reliant |
Model | Comet | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |