2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 445 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
