1972 AMC Matador vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 6 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 208 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Matador | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
