1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo.
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, 2009 Tata Indigo, 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Comet | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
