1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Comet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
