1969 Buick GS vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 3 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS.
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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | GS | Comet |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
