1995 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 29 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 623 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercury |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Comet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3279 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
