2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 582 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | SSR | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |