1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Comet | 312 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
