1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 37 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 194 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Renault Clio, 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Clio |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
