1972 Lotus 72 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Lotus 72 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lotus 72 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lotus 72 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lotus 72 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | 72 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
