2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Magnum | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
