1974 Buick GS vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1974 Buick GS and 1974 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | GS | Comet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
