1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 36 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 198 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |