1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 37 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 320 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 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
