1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 40 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 42 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
