1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 187 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (546 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette. (468 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Comet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
