2001 Holden GTS vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Holden GTS 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.
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, 2001 Holden GTS (692 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm). This means 2001 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden GTS | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | GTS | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4144 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
