1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 31 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 512 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Euro 1 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
