2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |