1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 25 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, 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, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2330 mm |
