1988 Lexus LS vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1988 Lexus LS 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lexus LS weights approximately 415 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, 1988 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lexus LS | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | LS | Comet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |