1969 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 485 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |