1982 Ford Granada vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 15 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, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 248 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Comet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |