1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Lexus RX
To start off, 2011 Lexus RX 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus RX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus RX weights approximately 533 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, 2011 Lexus RX, 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, 2011 Lexus RX (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2011 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Mercury | Lexus |
| Model | Comet | RX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |
