1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Roadmaster | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |