2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 34 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 7 more horse power than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 221 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LaCrosse | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |
