1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Porsche 962
To start off, 1987 Porsche 962 is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 895 kg more than 1987 Porsche 962.
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 | 1987 Porsche 962 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 962 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |