1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric 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 59 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 315 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
