1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 21 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 47 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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, 1988 Ford Meteor, 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Meteor | Comet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |