1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 1 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 575 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
