1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Mustang |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |