1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet 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 57 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 760 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Comet | Minica |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |