2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 123 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.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
