1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Comet | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
