1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 45 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Comet | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
