1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1967 Ford GT 40 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 452 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT 40 | Comet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 258 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |