2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 42 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Materia | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
