2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod vs. 1966 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod 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, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod (469 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 473 kg more than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

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 XR 8 Xplod, 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod. (178 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford XR 8 Xplod.

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