1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
