1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 39 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 247 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.
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, 2005 Peugeot 307, 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 307 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1415 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |