1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 993 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |