2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |