1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Hyundai Getz

To start off, 2010 Hyundai Getz 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 555 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Getz. 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 Hyundai Getz, 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Getz.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Comet 2010 Hyundai Getz
Make Mercury Hyundai
Model Comet Getz
Year Released 1967 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3279 cc 1086 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2460 mm


 

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