1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Suzuki Fronte 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 84 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 640 kg more than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. 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, 1966 Suzuki Fronte, 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1966 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Comet | Fronte |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2250 mm |