1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Xterra is newer by 41 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 Nissan Xterra 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
