1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 39 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 259 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Comet | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3505 mm |
