1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Volvo S80 is newer by 38 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, 2004 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 118 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80.
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, 2004 Volvo S80, 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Comet | S80 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
