1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 158 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2013 Jeep Patriot 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Comet | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2634 mm |
