1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2000 Opel Frontera 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Frontera (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 535 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 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Frontera |
Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |