1967 DAF 44 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1967 DAF 44 and 1967 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 84 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 905 kg more than 1967 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | DAF | Mercury |
| Model | 44 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
