1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1960 Saab 93
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Saab 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Saab 93 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 (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1960 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 590 kg more than 1960 Saab 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Saab 93. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Saab 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 1960 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Comet | 93 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
