2008 Mazda 3 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Mazda 3 is newer by 41 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, 2008 Mazda 3 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 3 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |
