1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Sunbeam Tiger (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Sunbeam Tiger should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Sunbeam Tiger.
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:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1967 Sunbeam Tiger | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Comet | Tiger |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |