1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2010 Saturn Outlook 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Outlook (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Saturn Outlook.
Because 2010 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Outlook. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2010 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Comet | Outlook |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
