1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 6 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 4,340 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Sedan.
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, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Sedan | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Sedan | Comet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4340 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
