1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 630 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Livina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
