1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Riviera | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |