1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Porsche RGT
To start off, 2000 Porsche RGT is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche RGT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche RGT (276 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche RGT should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 332 kg more than 2000 Porsche RGT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Porsche RGT (376 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche RGT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2000 Porsche RGT | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | RGT |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
