1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.

Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Mercury Comet 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Mercury Land Rover
Model Comet Range Rover
Year Released 1966 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6393 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 405 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4973 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1877 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2891 mm


 

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