1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Camaro | Comet |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
