2005 Infiniti FX vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Infiniti FX 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, 2005 Infiniti FX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 65 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti FX | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
