1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 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 (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 292 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
