1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Comet | Yukon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |