2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 153 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2950 mm |
