1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 275 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cortina | Comet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |