1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Opel Frontera 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera 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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
