2006 Acura MDX vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 40 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Because 2006 Acura MDX 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, 2006 Acura MDX 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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | MDX | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
