1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 283 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
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 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dart | Comet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |