1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1996 Nissan Primera is newer by 29 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, 1996 Nissan Primera (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 92 kg more than 1996 Nissan Primera.
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, 1996 Nissan Primera, 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Primera |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |