1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 26 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 242 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Alpine |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |