1987 Lada Samara vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 Lada Samara is newer by 21 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 54 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 762 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. 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, 1987 Lada Samara, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada Samara | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Samara | Comet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |