2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |