2003 Ford 427 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 36 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 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 427 | Comet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |