1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Ford E-350
To start off, 2010 Ford E-350 is newer by 44 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 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-350 (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 Ford E-350.
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, 2010 Ford E-350, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2010 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Comet | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2619 mm |
