1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 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 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 65 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 810 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |
