1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
