1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 45 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, 2012 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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, 2012 Renault Laguna, 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, 2012 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
