1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 39 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 338 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
