1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
| Model | Comet | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |
