1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 39 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 577 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Comet | Charger |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3053 mm |