1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 MG TF
To start off, 2006 MG TF is newer by 40 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 MG TF.
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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2006 MG TF | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Comet | TF |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
