1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1991 Holden Apollo is newer by 25 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 149 more horse power than 1991 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 570 kg more than 1991 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1991 Holden Apollo | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Comet | Apollo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |