1968 AMC AMX vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 1 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 23 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | AMX | Comet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |