1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
