2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | ST 460 | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |