1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 7 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 605 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Publica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
