1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. 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 8 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Comet | P4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |