1973 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1973 Ford Granada and 1973 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 202 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. 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 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Granada | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Granada | Comet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
