1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 42 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 42 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 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Armada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
