1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 48 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Catera | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |