1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 44 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 14 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 462 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dacia Duster 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, 2010 Dacia Duster 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mercury | Dacia |
| Model | Comet | Duster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2673 mm |
