1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1950 Tatra T87
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1950 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Tatra T87 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1950 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Comet | T87 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |