1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1985 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 504 is newer by 19 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 504. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1985 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 504 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |