1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 28 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1994 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercury | Reliant |
Model | Comet | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |