1993 Lancia Thema vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 27 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, 1993 Lancia Thema (205 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1993 Lancia Thema, 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, 1993 Lancia Thema (298 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lancia Thema | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Thema | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
