1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Comet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |