1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 807 is newer by 33 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, 2007 Peugeot 807 (152 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 430 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 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, 2007 Peugeot 807, 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, 2007 Peugeot 807 (213 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 2007 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Comet | 807 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
