1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1986 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1986 Nissan Stanza is newer by 12 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Stanza (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 284 kg more than 1986 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Stanza. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1986 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
