1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 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) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Zastava 1300. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.

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