1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 43 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 326 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 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Comet | Lucerne |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2936 mm |