1974 Holden Torana vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 215 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Torana | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |