1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Comet | Camaro |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2852 mm |