1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 27 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2000 Mercury Tracer, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Comet | Tracer |
Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |