1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 883 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 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4798 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2855 mm |