1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 36 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Avanti | Mercury |
Model | Avanti | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |