1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1997 Proton 300
To start off, 1997 Proton 300 is newer by 30 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 43 more horse power than 1997 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 327 kg more than 1997 Proton 300. 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, 1997 Proton 300, 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 1997 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Mercury | Proton |
| Model | Comet | 300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
