1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Comet | Korando |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
