2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 38 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Drifter | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3279 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1362 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |