1954 DKW Munga vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Munga would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | DKW | Mercury |
| Model | Munga | Comet |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
