2001 GAZ 3111 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 GAZ 3111 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 162 kg more than 2001 GAZ 3111.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GAZ 3111 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercury |
| Model | 3111 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |
