1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 237 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50.
Because 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Comet | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
