1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1975 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1975 Zastava 1300 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 1300. (94 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1975 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Comet | 1300 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |