2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 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 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Comet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |