1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Comet | Sumo |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2425 mm |