2002 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Terios | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Terios | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
