2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 810 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Arnage | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2950 mm |