1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1998 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Chaser is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Toyota Chaser.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 1998 Toyota Chaser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Chaser |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
