1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Peugeot 307

To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 32 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.

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, 2005 Peugeot 307, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307. 2005 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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