1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Avanti Avanti is newer by 7 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 224 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Avanti | Mercury |
Model | Avanti | Comet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |