1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 32 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Bora |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
