2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 43 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (424 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 480 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 480 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
