1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 17 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Because 1973 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Santana |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |