1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1977 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1977 Nissan Stanza is newer by 11 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 25 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 707 kg more than 1977 Nissan Stanza. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1977 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
