2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 34 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | Veyron | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
