1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx 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 222 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 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 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Minx | Comet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
