1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, 2000 Opel Astra is newer by 33 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 (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 2000 Opel Astra. 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, 2000 Opel Astra, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2000 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Astra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
