1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 28 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 69 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 175 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Comet | 200 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
