1999 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 32 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 337 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |