1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Comet (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 940 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Comet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3272 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
