2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 979 Nm | 546 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |