2007 Lancia Phedra vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Lancia Phedra 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 141 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Phedra. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Phedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Phedra. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Phedra | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Phedra | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
