We had both of these (similar) cars back in the day. 62 Comet 2-door, 62 Rambler Classic 4-door. The honest truth as it was: The Comet was rotted out by '68. I still remember the accelerator pedal falling through the floor.It had an anemic engine hooked up to a 2-noise automatic. It would not start in cold weather. The differential blew out. The Rambler - 3-speed automatic, better gas mileage, peppier, and it was used to push start the Comet. The body was still solid in '70 when traded.
My dad's first brand new car was a '61 Comet. They talk how much nicer the Comet is over the Rambler Classic? I can't imagine. Our's had everything as seen in this film, and it was still a plain and cheap little car. A good car, but nothing to brag about in "deluxe" features. If the Comet was fancier than a Classic Deluxe, I hate to guess how plain and cheap those cars were!
Ya gotta remember, the Rambler had a bigger and more powerful engine than the Comet, and the Comet taillights were cribbed directly from the 1960 Edsel, which the Comet was intended to replace. Early Comet styling studies carried the Edsel name script and even a vertical center grille divider.
Rambler offered overdrive, and the available automatic transmission was a three-speed Borg-Warner unit instead of a two-speed.
And who says greater overall length is a virtue to a smaller car buyer?
Of couse they didn't mention that the Rambler has 127 horsepower standard, the Comet has 85. Also the Rambler has a 3-speed automatic, the Comet has a 2-speed. The Rambler also offered their famous fully reclining seats. They are both nice cars and this is a facinating look at history, thanks for posting.
The first Comets were originally planned to be compact Edsels, that is why they have the angled tail lights and gunsite ornaments. When they cancelled the Edsel, they had to do a last minute change to calling it a Comet. Just substituted name since they both have 5 letters, and did not badge as Mercury till later.
I had a 1961 classic. Great car, bigger inside and bigger trunk than the comet The engine was perfect and I got 27mpg on the highway. 6cyl and overdrive. Comets leaf springs could break after only a few years, which didn't matter because by that time, the trunk floor and rocker panels would be rusted out
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We had both of these (similar) cars back in the day. 62 Comet 2-door, 62 Rambler Classic 4-door. The honest truth as it was: The Comet was rotted out by '68. I still remember the accelerator pedal falling through the floor.It had an anemic engine hooked up to a 2-noise automatic. It would not start in cold weather. The differential blew out. The Rambler - 3-speed automatic, better gas mileage, peppier, and it was used to push start the Comet. The body was still solid in '70 when traded.
spikedpunk 5 days ago
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spikedpunk 5 days ago
My dad's first brand new car was a '61 Comet. They talk how much nicer the Comet is over the Rambler Classic? I can't imagine. Our's had everything as seen in this film, and it was still a plain and cheap little car. A good car, but nothing to brag about in "deluxe" features. If the Comet was fancier than a Classic Deluxe, I hate to guess how plain and cheap those cars were!
unclescott58 6 days ago
Ya gotta remember, the Rambler had a bigger and more powerful engine than the Comet, and the Comet taillights were cribbed directly from the 1960 Edsel, which the Comet was intended to replace. Early Comet styling studies carried the Edsel name script and even a vertical center grille divider.
Rambler offered overdrive, and the available automatic transmission was a three-speed Borg-Warner unit instead of a two-speed.
And who says greater overall length is a virtue to a smaller car buyer?
5610winston 3 months ago
Of couse they didn't mention that the Rambler has 127 horsepower standard, the Comet has 85. Also the Rambler has a 3-speed automatic, the Comet has a 2-speed. The Rambler also offered their famous fully reclining seats. They are both nice cars and this is a facinating look at history, thanks for posting.
KDoyle4 1 year ago
@KDoyle4 My grandpap says they also don't mention that the Rambler is shit
SweetJaneofGoth 10 months ago
The first Comets were originally planned to be compact Edsels, that is why they have the angled tail lights and gunsite ornaments. When they cancelled the Edsel, they had to do a last minute change to calling it a Comet. Just substituted name since they both have 5 letters, and did not badge as Mercury till later.
bigcrowfly 2 years ago
@bigcrowfly The original Comet even used left over tail light lenses from the 1960 Edsel
vintageappliguy 1 year ago
If you want something that looks like your grandma should be driving it, go Rambler
61thirftpower 2 years ago
@61thirftpower And like my grandma had sex in a Rambler
SweetJaneofGoth 10 months ago
@SweetJaneofGoth She must have had sex with someone, you're here.
KDoyle4 2 months ago
Rambler more reliable and also safty concious.Duel master cylinder. Think ill go for the rambler especilly comparing to major giant mercury.
radiotubes 2 years ago
@radiotubes Yeah but like which car is better for sex?
SweetJaneofGoth 10 months ago
I had to change the leaf springs in my 61 Comet but they did not break, they just were sagging. No rust though after all these years!
61thirftpower 2 years ago
I had a 1961 classic. Great car, bigger inside and bigger trunk than the comet The engine was perfect and I got 27mpg on the highway. 6cyl and overdrive. Comets leaf springs could break after only a few years, which didn't matter because by that time, the trunk floor and rocker panels would be rusted out
68enxy 2 years ago
Rambler was noisey and rode bad.
cadrolls1 3 years ago
Just love these old films Thanks for posting
wksufreshair 3 years ago