2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 39 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 860 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2950 mm |