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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 550 kg more 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (510 Nm @ 1600 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2950 mm |