1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Comet | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3820 mm |
