1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 TVR Tamora 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 332 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
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 Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tamora 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 Tamora | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Comet | Tamora |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |