1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 43 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 20 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
