1972 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Chrysler New Yorker 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 665 kg more 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | New Yorker | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2950 mm |
