1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1985 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1985 Westfield ZEI is newer by 18 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, 1985 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 675 kg more than 1985 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1985 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1985 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mercury | Westfield |
Model | Comet | ZEI |
Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |