1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1989 Renault Espace is newer by 23 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 159 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 575 kg more than 1989 Renault Espace. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Espace |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
