2002 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 35 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 55 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 850 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2002 Daihatsu Naked, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daihatsu Naked | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Naked | Comet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |