1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 19 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 83 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 940 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Visa | Comet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
