1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, 2002 Porsche 996 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. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
Because 2002 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 996. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | 996 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
