1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 80 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 Murano 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 Murano 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 Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano 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 Murano | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Murano |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
