1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Tatra T603 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Comet | T603 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |