1967 Alvis TF vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 1 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF.
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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercury |
| Model | TF | Comet |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
