2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |