1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Saab 9000
To start off, 1991 Saab 9000 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saab 9000 (185 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 212 kg more than 1991 Saab 9000.
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 Saab 9000, 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, 1991 Saab 9000 (278 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1991 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Comet | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
