2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 330 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 2004 Mercury Montego 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, 2004 Mercury Montego 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2950 mm |
