1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, 1991 Renault Express 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 770 kg more than 1991 Renault Express. 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, 1991 Renault Express, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (107 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1991 Renault Express | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Express |
Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |