1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1991 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 24 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, 1991 Nissan Pulsar (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 250 kg more than 1991 Nissan Pulsar.
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, 1991 Nissan Pulsar, 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1991 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |