1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1030 kg more 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2950 mm |