1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 100 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | S-10 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |
