1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 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 122 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |