1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 433 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 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan 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 (546 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Titan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| 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 | 268 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3560 mm |
