1993 Mazda 121 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 Mazda 121 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 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 1993 Mazda 121. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 840 kg more than 1993 Mazda 121. 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 Mazda 121, 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 1993 Mazda 121. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 121 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 121 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 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 | 71 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
