1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 385 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla, 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |