1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, 2005 Subaru Traviq 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 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Traviq weights approximately 256 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Traviq (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Traviq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Comet | Traviq |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
