1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 34 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 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |