1977 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 10 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, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 700 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-2 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-2 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
