1976 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 10 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 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 10 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Electra | Comet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |