1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |