1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 46 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1053 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Comet | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |