1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Prius weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 Toyota Prius, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Prius |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |