1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2002 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 36 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
