1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 553 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
