1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Comet | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4738 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
