2007 Dodge Magnum vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Dodge Magnum is newer by 41 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, 2007 Dodge Magnum (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Magnum 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Magnum | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
