1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1974 Ford Maverick 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Maverick | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 206 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 |