1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |