1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont 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 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Belmont | Comet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
