1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 38 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 1 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 451 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Comet | Rexton |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |