1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 31 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 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 332 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 603 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
