1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Comet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
