2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 37 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 615 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Rainier | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
