1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 1987 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Comet | Cougar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |