2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 40 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Rainier | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 6393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |