1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 35 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 125 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 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, 2002 Mercury Villager, 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Comet | Villager |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
