2001 Lada Niva vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 35 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 188 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 565 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva 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, 2001 Lada Niva 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |
