2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 42 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 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 302 kg more 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Explorer | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2950 mm |
