1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1974 Mercury Comet and 1974 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 21 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. 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 (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Comet | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |