1987 Ford Fiesta vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 Ford Fiesta is newer by 20 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 74 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 597 kg more than 1987 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Fiesta | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Comet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |