2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 42 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
