1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 1 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flaminia | Comet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |