1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Comet | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3386 mm |
