1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 35 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 73 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Brevis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 179 kg more than 2001 Toyota Brevis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Brevis 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, 2001 Toyota Brevis 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Brevis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Brevis |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
