1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Comet | Savana |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |