1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Comet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |