1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon.

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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.

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