1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 223 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
Make | Mercury | Xedos |
Model | Comet | 9 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |