1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Dodge Dart 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 307 kg more than 1971 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dart | Comet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
