2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 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 (258 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford TS-50 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | TS-50 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
