1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Valiant | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |