1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 27 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Comet | Swift |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |