2006 Ford Territory vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory 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 3,983 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 53 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Territory | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3279 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
