1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1964 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 570 kg more than 1964 NSU 1000. 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 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU 1000. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 1964 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Mercury | NSU |
| Model | Comet | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
