1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 268 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Comet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |