1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental 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 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 547 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lincoln Continental | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7544 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2950 mm |