1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 777 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
