1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 158 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 Cadillac DTS, 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 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Comet | DTS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2936 mm |
