1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 806 is newer by 22 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, 1995 Peugeot 806 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Peugeot 806, 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 (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 806. (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1995 Peugeot 806 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 806 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |