1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 9 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Matra-Simca | Mercury |
Model | Bagheera | Comet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1442 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2950 mm |