2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 35 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Econovan | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |