2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Santa Fe | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
