1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley QB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley QB 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 (118 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Berkeley | Mercury |
Model | QB | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2950 mm |