1972 Ford LTD vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 335 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | LTD | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |