1958 Isuzu Minx vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Isuzu Minx | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Minx | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |