1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 47 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1160 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 2013 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX 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 2013 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Comet | SRX |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
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 | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4834 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2807 mm |