1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio 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 (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 118 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Clio |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
