1983 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 16 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 290 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Brougham | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Brougham | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |