1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 6 more horse power than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (261 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
