1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 33 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 70 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1999 Mercury Sable, 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Comet | Sable |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
