1999 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 33 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 52 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |