2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1319 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Extreme | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 6393 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |
