1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1992 Toyota 4Runner 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. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 382 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 1992 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1992 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1992 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1992 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
