1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
