2006 Ford GT vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 40 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, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 191 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford GT | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |