1988 Holden Barina vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1988 Holden Barina 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 51 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 930 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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, 1988 Holden Barina, 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Barina | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Barina | Comet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2950 mm |