1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 is newer by 2 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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Comet | TR7 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |