2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
