1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 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 44 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 805 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 356 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2130 mm |