1973 McLaren M19 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 McLaren M19 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 McLaren M19 (445 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 802 kg more than 1973 McLaren M19.
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:
| 1973 McLaren M19 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercury |
| Model | M19 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1362 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
