1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 22 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 69 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 812 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Opel Corsa, 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Corsa |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |