1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, 2003 Opel Astra is newer by 36 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 45 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2003 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Astra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
