1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 193 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Viper | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |