2001 Ford Think vs. 1966 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2001 Ford Think 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 139 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 567 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. 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, 2001 Ford Think, 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) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.

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