1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph TR4 (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 465 kg more than 1963 Triumph TR4.
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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Comet | TR4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |