1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 90 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 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2007 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2488 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
