1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Porsche DP
To start off, 1992 Porsche DP is newer by 18 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.
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, 1992 Porsche DP (881 Nm) has 703 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 1992 Porsche DP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1992 Porsche DP | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | DP |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 881 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |