1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 8 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), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 57 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Skylark | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |