2001 Ford Urban Explorer vs. 1966 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer 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 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 6 kg more than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. (380 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer.

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