1999 Ford Focus vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Focus | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |