1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 47 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, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 253 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Flex, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Flex |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2994 mm |