1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 39 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Comet | Pajero |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 98.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |