1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 41 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 687 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Koenigsegg CCX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2008 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Mercury | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Comet | CCX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
