1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Mercury |
| Model | Bagheera | Comet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2588 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
