1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 7 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Nova.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nova | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |