1982 Lada 2105 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 Lada 2105 is newer by 16 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 59 more horse power than 1982 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 2105.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lada 2105 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 2105 | Comet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |