2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Rainier | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |