1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1971 Triumph TR6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet 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 15 more horse power than 1971 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 Triumph TR6. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Comet | TR6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |