1965 AC 427 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 427 | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |