1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2003 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2003 TVR Chimaera is newer by 37 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, 2003 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 715 kg more than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2003 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Comet | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
