1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 218 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |