1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 46 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 809 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Comet | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |