1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 41 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 124 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 406 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2007 Ford Mondeo, 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |