1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1290 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 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Comet | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
