1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick 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. Both 1974 Ford Maverick and 1970 Mercury Comet are equipped with a 2,782 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick.
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 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Maverick | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |