1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1969 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1045 kg more 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Checker Aerobus | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Checker | Mercury |
Model | Aerobus | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2950 mm |