1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 35 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 99 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 10 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, 2001 Mercury Villager, 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 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Comet | Villager |
Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |