2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 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 F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-350 | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2950 mm |