1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 30 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, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 212 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Comet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |
