1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 19 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, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 454 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | 5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
