1976 Holden Gemini vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Holden Gemini 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 187 more horse power than 1976 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Gemini. (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Gemini | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Gemini | Comet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
