1986 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 19 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 10 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Trooper.
Because 1986 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Isuzu Trooper | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Trooper | Comet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
