1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 Volvo S80
To start off, 1996 Volvo S80 is newer by 30 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, 1996 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S80 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. 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, 1996 Volvo S80, 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) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S80. (380 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1996 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Comet | S80 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |