2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 39 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |
