1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1989 Toyota Lite Ace
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lite Ace 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 675 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lite Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1989 Toyota Lite Ace | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Lite Ace |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1453 cc |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
