1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 22 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 304 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercury |
| Model | Avanti | Comet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2950 mm |
