1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 442 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Commodore | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |