1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Chamois is newer by 4 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 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 82 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 947 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
| Model | Comet | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2090 mm |
