1974 Mazda Chante vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mazda Chante 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 68 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 860 kg more than 1974 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda Chante | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Chante | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 4092 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |