1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Challenger 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Challenger (376 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 Dodge Challenger (555 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Comet | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 555 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
