1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 31 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B 10 | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 645 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |