1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 18 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1984 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Minica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
