1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina 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 Toyota Caldina 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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
