1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1945 Riley RM A
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 127 kg more than 1945 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1945 Riley RM A | |
Make | Mercury | Riley |
Model | Comet | RM A |
Year Released | 1967 | 1945 |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |