1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Saab 900
To start off, 1990 Saab 900 is newer by 16 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, 1990 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Saab 900.
Because 1974 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1990 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Comet | 900 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
