1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, 2005 TVR T 350 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 TVR T 350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Comet | T 350 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |