1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 8 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 (268 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 935 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
