2009 Chevrolet Optra vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Optra is newer by 43 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Optra (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Optra.
Because 1966 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Optra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Optra. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Optra | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Optra | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
