1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 15 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB2 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2921 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
