2003 Lexus IS vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus IS 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (196 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lexus IS | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | IS | Comet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |