1957 Ford Popular vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 482 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Popular | Comet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |