1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 393 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Comet | Frontera |
Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |