1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 262 kg more than 2002 MG TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Comet | TF |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
