2005 Daewoo Rexton vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Rexton weights approximately 175 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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, 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Rexton | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Rexton | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
