1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
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 Rover 75, 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Comet | 75 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |