1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 271 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |