1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 40 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 525 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 2007 Mercury Mariner 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Comet | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
