1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 487 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 Dodge DURANGO 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 Dodge DURANGO 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Comet | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| 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 | 268 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2262 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3042 mm |
