1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 166 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 324 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Hilux |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |