1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio 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, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 252 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
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, 2006 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Clio |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
