1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 923 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Anglia | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |