1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2011 Lada Kalina is newer by 45 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 60 more horse power than 2011 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 582 kg more than 2011 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Mercury | Lada |
| Model | Comet | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
