1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Comet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2782 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
