1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1028 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Armada |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
