1996 Lincoln Continental vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Continental 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more 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, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lincoln Continental | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |