1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | Lagonda | Comet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
