1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1990 Nissan Terrano is newer by 24 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 121 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Terrano. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 395 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1990 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Terrano. (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1990 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Terrano |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |