1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 28 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 44 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 406 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |