1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 46 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 14 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Mercury | Daihatsu |
Model | Comet | Terios |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |