1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
