2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | GranSport | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
