1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1973 Ford Maverick 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 82 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 5 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick.
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 (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Maverick | Comet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |