1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 268 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |