1984 Mazda 323 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Mazda 323 is newer by 18 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 508 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda 323 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |
