1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 422 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Camry |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2362 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |