1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Volkswagen Hac

To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Hac 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 Volkswagen Hac (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Hac should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Hac weights approximately 111 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, 2000 Volkswagen Hac, 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, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (310 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Hac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.

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