1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 8 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 123 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Aspen | Comet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2950 mm |