1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 38 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 129 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 147 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
