2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1153 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.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Comet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
