1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 21 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) has 193 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 745 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1987 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Galant |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
