1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4738 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |