2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota is newer by 41 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dakota | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2950 mm |
