1998 Honda SSM vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 32 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.
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 (546 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda SSM | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | SSM | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6393 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
