2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
