1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1984 Nissan Patrol is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 855 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1984 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2980 mm |
