1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1982 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1982 Subaru Rex is newer by 15 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 (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 807 kg more than 1982 Subaru Rex. 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, 1982 Subaru Rex, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Rex. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1982 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | Rex |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |