1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 33 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 20 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 965 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) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Tahoe | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
