1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2001 Renault Clio 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Renault Clio. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Clio.
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 (645 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2001 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Clio |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
