1977 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 11 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster 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, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 De Tomaso Deauville | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Deauville | Comet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |