1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 MG MGA.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1959 MG MGA | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Comet | MGA |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |