2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 42 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 (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lada Kalina, 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Kalina | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
