1974 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |