1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2005 Toyota Matrix 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 Matrix (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2005 Toyota Matrix 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 Toyota Matrix 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) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Matrix. (161 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2005 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Matrix |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
