1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |