1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 33 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |