1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
