1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Comet | Korando |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
