2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Comet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
