1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Comet | Baja |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
