1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record 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 39 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 325 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Record |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
