1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2004 Opel Astra is newer by 37 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, 2004 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra.
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, 2004 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2004 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Astra |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |