1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 22 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 565 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 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Comet | Korando |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
