1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 73 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
