1999 Buick Regal vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster 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, 1999 Buick Regal, 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
