2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-150 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2950 mm |
