1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 11 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (140 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 68 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Comet | Century |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 250 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |