1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1974 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 404 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 21 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1974 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 404 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1616 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |