1964 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |