1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |