1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, 2008 MG TF is newer by 42 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 110 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (158 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 581 kg more than 2008 MG TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Comet | TF |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
