1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 4 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Monte Carlo | Comet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |