1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1975 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 218 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Mercury | Avanti |
Model | Comet | Avanti |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |