2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Expedition | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |