2008 Honda Fit vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Fit, 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Fit | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
