1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
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 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Comet | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |