1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |