1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 35 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 982 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 60 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 881 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Mercury | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Comet | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
