1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Allante is newer by 26 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 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 308 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.
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, 1993 Cadillac Allante, 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, 1993 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Allante | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
