1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 477 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-150 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2950 mm |
