1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Grand Espace 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 Renault Grand Espace (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 2 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (183 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
