1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 627 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |