1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Musso 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, 2011 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso 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, 2011 SsangYong Musso 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Comet | Musso |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
