1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 14 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 66 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Gemini | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Gemini | Comet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1815 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |