1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Comet | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
