1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1970 Triumph Spitfire 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 610 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Comet | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
