2005 Holden Cruze vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Holden Cruze 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 195 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Cruze 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 Holden Cruze 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Cruze | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Cruze | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |
