1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1979 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 12 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) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 595 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 1979 Volkswagen Golf, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Golf. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 1979 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
