2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |