1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 170 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.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Mustang |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |