1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 44 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, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Comet | M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2901 mm |
