1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 160 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.
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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |