1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 34 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 152 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Comet | Verada |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |