2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 40 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Tahoe | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |